/2024

Air Canada Reports Strong Operational Performance for the Holiday Travel Period

Source: Air Canada Nearly 2.6 million customers transported safely to celebrate the season Air Canada today reported a strong operational performance for the year-end holiday travel period, during which nearly 2.6 million customers were transported safely. The airline achieved some of its best operational results in a decade, including completing 98 per cent of scheduled flights, with an on-time performance of 70 per cent. "We thank our customers for entrusting their travel to Air Canada and I am proud that we delivered on our promise to transport them safely and conveniently. Over the holidays we carried about 2.6 million customers on more than 20,000 flights, with an on-time performance of 70 per cent. Our success was the result of extensive [...]

2024-01-08T19:56:22+02:00January 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport welcomed 61.7 million travellers in 2023

Source: Royal Schiphol Group As one of the most important hubs for flights to and from Latin America and the Caribbean, the Dutch terminal saw additional connections to Mexico City Spain and the USA were among the top destinations reached from Schiphol Last year, 61.7 million travellers flew to, from or via Schiphol. That is an increase of 18% compared to 2022 (52.5 million) and 14% less than in 2019 (71.7 million). There were 441.963 air transport movements to and from Schiphol in calendar year 2023. Of the almost 61.7 million travellers in 2023, 39.1 million flew directly to or from Schiphol. 36% of travellers had a connecting flight at Schiphol. There were more than 11 million unique transfer passengers. [...]

2024-01-07T15:39:54+02:00January 8th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Boeing Statement on 737-9 Inspections

Source: Boeing Boeing has issued the following statement: "Safety is our top priority and we deeply regret the impact this event has had on our customers and their passengers. We agree with and fully support the FAA's decision to require immediate inspections of 737-9 airplanes with the same configuration as the affected airplane. In addition, a Boeing technical team is supporting the NTSB's investigation into the (Alaska Airlines’) event. We will remain in close contact with our regulator and customers."

2024-01-07T15:42:39+02:00January 8th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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FAA Statement on Temporary Grounding of Certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft

Source: FAA The FAA will order the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by U.S. airlines or in U.S. territory. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. “Safety will continue to drive our decision-making as we assist the NTSB’s investigation into Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.” The Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) that will be issued shortly will require operators to inspect aircraft before further flight that do not meet the inspection cycles specified in the EAD. The required inspections will take around four to eight hours per aircraft. The EAD will affect approximately 171 airplanes worldwide.

2024-01-07T15:38:58+02:00January 8th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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U.S. Air Travel Consumer Report: October 2023 Numbers

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of October 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated fairly and flights operate as scheduled. For the first 10 months of 2023, 1.5% of flights were canceled, far below the 2.6% cancellation rate for the first 10 months of 2022 and the 2.1% cancellation rate for first 10 months of pre-pandemic 2019. DOT uses the data from the ATCR, consumer complaints, and other information it secures [...]

2024-01-08T03:15:45+02:00January 8th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Information about Alaska Airlines Flight 1282

Source: Alaska Airlines Latest Update: 2:30 p.m. Pacific, Jan. 7 As we navigate the impacts of the 737-9 MAX grounding on our operation, we have cancelled 170 Sunday flights affecting roughly 25,000 guests. We expect additional significant cancellations through the first half of the week. We are awaiting further instruction from both the FAA and Boeing to begin the required inspections on the door plug of our 737-9 MAX fleet and will share information as we’re able. 6 p.m. Pacific, Jan. 6 The investigation into what happened on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on Friday, Jan. 5, is underway. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has now assumed the lead role in the investigation. Alaska’s safety and technical teams, along with representatives [...]

2024-01-08T03:17:18+02:00January 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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The Iberia Group Provides Solutions to 91% of the 45,000 Passengers Affected by the Strike

Source: Iberia New flights have been assigned to 36,621, or 80.2%, of the 45,641 passengers affected by the cancellations Cash and voucher refunds were processed for the 4,900 travellers who requested it, 10.7% of those affected Iberia requests that all travellers check in ahead of time through the airline’s website and arrive at the airport with more time than usual The strike called by the unions for 5, 6, 7 and 8 January, coinciding with the Three Kings holiday, forced Iberia, Iberia Express and Air Nostrum to cancel more than 400 flights, affecting 45,641 passengers. However, the Iberia Group provided a solution to 90.9% of affected travellers. Since the start of the unavoidable cancellations, Iberia, Iberia Express and Air Nostrum [...]

2024-01-05T14:41:39+02:00January 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Most on-time airline in North America: Delta wins Cirium Platinum Award

Source: Delta Air Lines   For the third year in a row, Delta has been awarded Cirium’s Platinum Award for operational excellence as well as topped the rankings for being the most on-time airline in North America. A testament to Delta’s commitment to punctuality and operational excellence, the airline has earned Cirium's Platinum Award for the third year in a row. This award, which is given to airlines that show exemplary on-time performance while navigating complex operations – all while limiting the impact of disruption to its customers – is made possible by the care and dedication of Delta people. “When Delta people put us at the top of the industry for on-time performance, they position us to fully deliver [...]

2024-01-05T14:55:12+02:00January 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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TAP with mega promotion to travel in the new year

Source: TAP Europe from 49€, Africa from 149€ and the Americas from 349€ TAP Air Portugal is launching a mega price promotion with irresistible offers from January 4th. Round trip flights, with all taxes included, between the mainland and the Portuguese islands from 49 euros, other European destinations of the Portuguese national airline from 59 euros, Morocco from 149 euros and other African destinations from 299 euros, the United States of America from 429 euros, Canada with prices starting at 349 euros and Brazil with flights available from 599 euros. The prices are valid on flights operated by TAP and the promotional tickets included in this campaign can be purchased between today and January 18, for trips to take place [...]

2024-01-05T14:40:14+02:00January 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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2023 by the Numbers: More Flights, Fewer Cancellations, More Consumer Protections

Source: US DOT   U.S. aviation ended 2023 on a better note for passengers with the lowest flight cancellation rate in at least 10 years, alongside expanded consumer protections for travelers. “Thanks to the tireless work of our nation's aviation safety professionals, millions of travelers were able to fly safely and without disruption last year,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “We are glad to see this 10-year low rate of cancellations, and our Department will continue to take every step to ensure air travel is smooth and safe for passengers in the new year." In 2023, there were 16.3 million flights and a cancellation rate below 1.2 percent, the lowest rate in a decade.According to the Transportation Security Administration, 2023 was also the [...]

2024-01-05T14:36:04+02:00January 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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